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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1973
Page
11
Chance of scattered showers this afternoon and tonight then clearing and warmer Sunday. Tonight low in upper 60s, Sunday high in mid 90s. Rain chances 20 percent tonight, less than 20 percent Sunday. Friday high 86 low 58. Sunrise 5 56 a m Sunset 8 52 p m.
Seven hundred high school students arrive for the 36th Midwest Music and Art Camp at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. They stay through July 29 with art classes starting Monday and music tryouts underway. The program features three bands, two orchestras, two choirs and three stage bands performing weekly with guest conductors. Art includes Design, drawing and art history plus nine electives. Journalism division attendees arrive July 1.
About 30 people, mostly insurance and real estate agents, attended a session in the Douglas County State Bank community room to learn about the federal flood insurance program. Bill Funk of the state Water Resources Department and Bob Thomas of Royal Globe Insurance Co. spoke, with packets handed out urging agents to inform clients, especially those in low areas, about subsidized rates available to Lawrence residents and businesses. Funk noted the low rate is part of a national pattern.
The Kaw Valley School of Crafts and Performing Arts at 17 W. 14th opens Monday with 42 classes in crafts music dance and drama. Enrollment runs 9 am to 5 pm today and Monday through next Saturday for a six week session ending August 3.
Lawrence School District 497 plans to fill six teaching posts for the 1973-74 year including learning disabilities, math, journalism, and a common learnings position. Funding requests and a state tax board ruling affect three learning disability posts and seven Title I funded roles. Kendall noted 494 applications for 35 fall openings and hopes to fill all positions by July 9.
The Douglas County American Red Cross chapter sponsors a bloodmobile drive at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Donors may give 1-6 p.m. Monday and Tuesday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday. Executive director Jo Byers urges calling the chapter office for signup and eligibility details.
Last week in Lawrence Municipal Court 57 persons were convicted on traffic and non traffic charges. Fifty one speeders were fined across several cases with varying totals, plus 21 other traffic violations, five non traffic violations, and two jail terms. Non traffic cases included dog at large assault and disorderly conduct.
In Narathiwat Province southern Thailand five village defense volunteers were killed and two wounded when a 10 man unit joined by three police officers was ambushed during a routine patrol in a terrorist infested district.
A black woman judge from Washington DC was expected to be elected today as moderator of the United Church of Christ in St Louis. If approved by acclamation she would be the first woman and first Black person to hold the post amid a diverse denomination with two million members.
The article notes a trial run of the city’s inaugural cable car on August 1, 1873, marking a milestone in San Francisco transit. It highlights the historic event and its significance for local transportation.
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